Experience everyday freedom on your journey
Why should I choose train travel?
Choose the train and save money
Train travel is often cheaper than driving a car.
Faster by train
In addition to being able to relax on the train and focus on what you like to do, you can also save time by choosing the train!
Have more time for yourself
Instead of having to drive, you can focus on what you really want to do.
Low-emission choice
Switch to all-electric, board a train! Taking the train is always an environmentally friendly choice.
Experience freedom on your everyday journeys
And just like that, everyday life is back. Why not take it a little easier and travel between home and work by train instead of driving? Sit back, enjoy the journey and use your time however you need – whether that’s to relax, get some work done or simply take a moment to breathe.
Explore stories from everyday journey
Whether your commute is long or short, starting the morning with a train trip can be a relaxing alternative to sitting in a car in a traffic jam. The train gives you some time to yourself, a peaceful start to the day and a carefree way to travel to your work.
A train trip frees up time for work: it enables efficient use of time and the space to work and concentrate. Read more about why the train is an excellent choice for business travel!
The train offers you some time for yourself as well as a peaceful start or end to your day. Make use of your time on board and start or end your work day comfortably on the train.
Wi-Fi onboard
Start using the upgraded Wi-Fi network for long-distance trains. The new network, named VR-wifi, is up to five times faster than the previous one.
Season ticket, multi-ticket or single ticket?
Season ticket
A season ticket is an excellent choice when you travel by train every weekday. You can choose the validity of the ticket according to your needs.
Multi-ticket
A multi-ticket is a great choice when you travel the same route regularly. You can choose the number of journeys for the multi-ticket to meet your travel needs.
Single ticket
A single ticket is a flexible choice when you travel occasionally and on different routes. A single ticket is purchased separately for each journey.
Buy your next journey
Easy to get to the station – and beyond
Continue with local transport
You can buy public transport tickets for Helsinki capital region, Tampere, Hämeenlinna, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Oulu, Kuopio, Joensuu, Salo, Vaasa and Rovaniemi from VR Matkalla application.
Smooth parking in capital region
Our park-and-ride service makes commuting easier! Leave your car in the departure station’s park-and-ride area. When you have purchased a train ticket, you can park for free or very inexpensively at selected stations in the capital region for up to 48 hours.
Efficiently from door to door
Combine the best of different transport modes. Public transport, parking at stations, discounted taxis from the station, connecting buses - with first and last mile connections you can in a greener way.